Cadillac CTS second generation

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The Cadillac CTS second generation (2008–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 55 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: Sigma II

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,860 mm RDW	4,790–4,870 mm TC	4,808–4,877 mm
Width	1,840 mm RDW	1,840–1,880 mm TC	1,842–1,882 mm
Height	1,460 mm RDW	1,420–1,500 mm TC	1,422–1,473 mm
Wheelbase	2,880 mm RDW	2,880 mm TC	2,880 mm
Front track	1,560–1,576 mm ASTRA	1,550–1,580 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,568–1,610 mm ASTRA	1,570–1,600 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,745–1,917 kg RDW	1,751–1,915 kg TC	1,751 kg
Mass in running order	1,845–2,017 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,360–2,450 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,814 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	454–750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	396–821 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,718–2,832 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	221–241 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	304–747 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R19, 255/40R19, 285/35R19, 235/50R18

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012–2013: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

658 complaints for model years 2008–2013. 51 crashes · 7 fires · 41 injuries · 3 deaths

Electrical system 130
Engine 107
Airbags 83
Transmission and drivetrain 82
Steering 55
Brakes 54

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 55 versions of the Cadillac CTS second generation

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European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2013	3.6 L	229 kW (311 PS)	Petrol	250–256 g/km	139
2011–2013	6.2 L	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	349–355 g/km	102
2012–2013	3.6 L	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	249–251 g/km	38
2010–2011	2.8 L	–	Petrol	263 g/km	48
2010	3.6 L	–	Petrol	264 g/km	374
2010	6.2 L	–	Petrol	358 g/km	38

United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–20102.8 V6	2.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.0 L/100 km NEDC	263 g/km
2009–20103.6 V6	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.1 L/100 km NEDC	264 g/km
2009–2010CTS-V	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.7 L/100 km NEDC	350 g/km
2009–2010CTS-V	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.3 L/100 km NEDC	365 g/km

France 17 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2013"CTS 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (LM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.4–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	240–246 g/km
2012–2013"CTS 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (HM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.4–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	240–246 g/km
2012–2013"CTS WAGON 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (LM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.8–10.9 L/100 km NEDC	249–250 g/km
2012–2013"CTS WAGON 3.0L V6 BVA RWD 18"" (HM)"	–	203 kW (276 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.8–10.9 L/100 km NEDC	249–250 g/km
2012–2013"CTS 3.6L V6 BVA RWD 19"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.3 L/100 km NEDC	241 g/km
2012–2013"CTS 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"" (LM)"	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km NEDC	247 g/km
2012–2013"CTS 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"" (HM)"	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.5 L/100 km NEDC	246 g/km
2012–2013"CTS WAGON 3.6L V6 BVA RWD 19"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.4 L/100 km NEDC	245 g/km
2012–2013"CTS WAGON 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.6 L/100 km NEDC	250 g/km
2012–2013"CTS COUPE 3.6L V6 BVA RWD 19"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	255 g/km
2012–2013"CTS COUPE 3.6L V6 BVA AWD 18"""	–	237 kW (322 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9 L/100 km NEDC	255 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V 6.2L V8 BVM RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.6 L/100 km NEDC	365 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V 6.2L V8 BVA RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km NEDC	336 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V WAGON 6.2L V8 BVM RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.7 L/100 km NEDC	370 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V WAGON 6.2L V8 BVA RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.5 L/100 km NEDC	343 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V COUPE 6.2L V8 BVM RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	15.6 L/100 km NEDC	365 g/km
2012–2013"CTS-V COUPE 6.2L V8 BVA RWD 19"""	–	415 kW (564 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	14.4 L/100 km NEDC	336 g/km

United States 17 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2014SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263–266 g/km
2010–2013SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	287–291 g/km
2011–2013SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	255–268 g/km
2010–2013SIDI	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263–269 g/km
2010–2013SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263–267 g/km
2013	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	344 g/km
2013	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	398 g/km
2008–20123MODE CLKUP · 255HP, CLKUP · SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2012SIDI	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2010–2012PR	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2010–2012PR	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA	394 g/km
2008–2011SIL · Direct Injection, SIL · DI, SIL and 2 more trims	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2010	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2010	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2008–2009Direct Injection, CLKUP · DI, CLKUP	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2008–20093MODE CLKUP · 255HP, CLKUP	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2008–2009Direct Injection, 3MODE CLKUP · DI, CLKUP	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Canada 11 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2014Station wagon: Small	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.3–11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	260–262 g/km
2010–2013Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.9–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	251–265 g/km
2011–2013Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.2–12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	281–283 g/km
2013Station wagon: Small	3.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	262 g/km
2010–2013Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	11.2–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	258–260 g/km
2008–2013Mid-size	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	10.7–11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	246–274 g/km
2011–2013Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	16.4–16.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	377–389 g/km
2010–2013Mid-size · Station wagon: Small	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	338 g/km
2008–2011Mid-size	3.6 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.1–12.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	278–297 g/km
2009–2010Mid-size	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	380 g/km
2009Mid-size	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	340 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.